A New Beginning

"We can break the cycle - We can break the chain
We can start all over - In the new beginning
We can learn, we can teach
We can share the myths, the dream, the prayer
The notion that we can do better
Change our lives and paths
Create a new world and
Start all over"

Tracy Chapman has long been one of my favorite artists. I have often considered doing a blog, but like with so many things, I never followed through. Recently, I have been meeting with a group of folks who are dedicated to making their dreams happen. I regularly find myself talking with them about how I need to slow down; take time to enjoy the things around me...to reflect and to appreciate. So, Tracy's lyrics rang particularly true for me as I thought about my first entry. We can break cycles. We can change.

My intent is to take a little time each day to process what makes my life so unique, such a gift. In doing so, I hope to cultivate gratitude as well as give folks a little insight into my life. Sometimes people don't get to know the real me because I am so busy with all of the hats I wear (or as the book I am currently reading for work suggests--all of the elephants I juggle). But honestly, do I take time to think about who I truly am? I hope we can discover together. "We can share...the dream..."

Tomorrow, I plan to work on my dream list (an assignment from the group). Have you ever considered your dreams? Your bucket list? Why do we get so caught up in the things that do not matter? The purpose of life is to live it...and hopefully we can make some new beginnings along the way.